Biblical Words
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9 Kingdom prophecies fulfilled in the Church
What is the kingdom of God, and what did Jesus mean when he said it is “at hand”? In this study, we trace the Bible’s prophecies about God’s kingdom and see how every one of them is fulfilled in Acts 2. Discover why the kingdom Jesus preached and the church he built are inseparable.
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Are the Jews still God’s chosen people?
Are the Jews still God’s chosen people today? This question sparks debate, division, and strong opinions. But what does the Bible actually say? In this study, we go straight to Scripture to uncover the truth about Israel, God’s promises, and what it means to be His people now.
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Jews, Hebrews, and Israelites—what’s the difference?
What’s the difference between Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews? Here’s a simple breakdown to help you understand your Bible better.
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Did God create the universe in 6 LITERAL days?
Did God really create the universe in six literal days—or is Genesis meant to be read symbolically? In this study, we examine one key phrase in Scripture that clarifies the creation account, compare Genesis with Exodus and 2 Peter, and determine whether the Bible presents creation as history or mystery.
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That time Jesus called a woman a dog…
Why did Jesus ignore a desperate woman—and then call her a “dog”? In Matthew 15, Jesus has one of the most misunderstood conversations in the Bible. Critics often point to this passage as evidence that Jesus wasn’t loving. But when we slow down, examine the context, and pay attention to the language Jesus used, a…
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What 98% get WRONG about faith
Most people agree that you can’t follow Christ without faith. But almost no one seems to agree on what faith actually is. Is it blind? Irrational? A leap in the dark? Something you believe “that nobody in his right mind would believe,” as Archie Bunker once joked? In this video, we open the Scriptures and…
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Is the word “homosexual” a mistranslation in the Bible?
Have you ever heard someone say that the word “homosexual” was not originally in the Bible? They claim that it didn’t appear in the Bible until less than a hundred years ago. Is that true? Well, yes. But what does that mean, actually? Is the Bible’s seeming stance against same-sex relationships really just a modern…
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How to identify God’s providence
Have you ever experienced the providence of God? If so, how did you know? In this lesson we are going to find the Bible’s answers to those questions. But be warned: the answer probably isn’t what you are expecting.
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Why does Peter have the keys of the kingdom? An exposition of Matthew 16:13–19
We’ve all heard a joke that mentions someone dying and having to walk up to Peter, who stands at the pearly gates of heaven. I hate to be “that guy,” but this article will throw a wet blanket on all those jokes.
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I wish I had known this sooner about the end times.
When I encountered biblical phrases, like tribulation, armageddon, millennium, antichrist, and last days, my “end times radar” perked up, and I interpreted the passages through that very specific set of lenses. In this study, I’d like to point something out to you that I wish I had known sooner about the study of the end…
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What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues?
Before I was a Christian, I was once tricked into going to an Apostolic Church. When I walked in, I was shocked and thought people were out of their minds. What in the world was I witnessing? They told me they were speaking in tongues.
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How do I become a pastor? The answer may SHOCK you!
Who is a pastor? Journey through the Bible to learn about these biblical words: preacher, evangelist, pastor, shepherd, elder, presbyter, bishop, overseer. Find out why pastors and preachers are not automatically the same thing. And learn what the qualifications of pastors are from the Bible.